Justice committee  Staying away from policy for a moment and what our roles should be, certainly within our synagogues we actively fight hate. We actively educate on the importance of these issues. Our synagogue, just as an example, often serves as a platform for bringing different people together and educating ourselves about different types of Canadians and different people within our own communities.

Justice committee  It seems that the mainstream social media platforms do have terms of use. They do have certain regulations and requirements, but it does seem very clear as well that they just cannot seem to keep up with what is going on as far as online hate is concerned. That being the case, and to echo what all of the witnesses have said, I think we need to see government take a leadership position.

Justice committee  I would again point to the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs' policy recommendation statement and its four steps. They write extensively on Germany as well as on some of the projects the UN has been involved with. I believe Mr. Fogel mentioned those as well. I think there's a lot to be learned.

Justice committee  Thank you for having me here today. I represent the Canadian Rabbinic Caucus, a group of around 200 rabbis from across the country and from across the Jewish denominational spectrum. On October 27, 2018, 11 Jews were murdered at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.